This corridor benefits from consistent pedestrian traffic generated by nearby residential towers, local businesses, Columbia University expansion, and neighborhood amenities.
Space & Business Potential
This approximately 2,900-square-foot retail space offers excellent frontage and flexibility, making it ideal for a wide range of retail and commercial uses, including:
- Restaurant or café concept
- Fitness studio or wellness business
- Medical or professional office
- Boutique retail or specialty store
- Service-oriented businesses (salon, showroom, etc.)
Key advantages include:
- Prime location on a major Harlem commercial avenue
- Strong residential customer base within immediate walking distance
- Wide storefront with strong signage visibility
- Large footprint suitable for flagship or destination retail
- Positioned in an active and growing retail corridor
Financial Overview
- Asking Rent: $22,000/month
- Annual Rent: $264,000/year
- Size: 2,900 ft²
- Rent per Square Foot: Approximately $91/ft² annually
This rent level is competitive for Harlem retail, especially for large-format spaces on Frederick Douglass Boulevard.
Neighborhood Highlights
Nearby demand drivers include:
- Dense residential population with thousands of new apartments nearby
- Columbia University and academic expansion
- Restaurant Row along Frederick Douglass Blvd
- St. Nicholas Park and neighborhood recreational areas
- Growing number of national and regional retailers
Harlem continues to see strong retail growth due to population increases and neighborhood revitalization.
Transportation Access
Excellent accessibility via public transit:
- A / B / C / D trains (125th Street and 116th Street stations nearby)
- 2 / 3 trains (Central Harlem corridor)
- Multiple MTA bus routes along Frederick Douglass Blvd
- Easy access to Upper West Side, Midtown, and Columbia University
Summary
2080 Frederick Douglass Blvd offers a 2,900 ft² retail opportunity at $22,000/month in a rapidly growing Harlem commercial corridor. With strong residential density, increasing retail demand, and excellent transit access, this location is well suited for retail, food service, medical, or service-oriented businesses seeking a prominent Manhattan presence at a competitive rental rate.
